Transparency is a pre-requisite for a true understanding of total value chain sustainability. Beyond product level transparency, WWF also recognises company level transparency as demonstrated in the WWF Environmental Paper Company Index 2015. The bi-annual Index will be published again in November 2017.

The following companies have shown company level transparency in the EPCI 2015

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At Mondi we attach great importance to the sustainability of the wood, fibre and paper we source. The productive capability, biodiversity and community needs of the forests/plantations that we own, manage and source material from is a key element of our management approach and systems. WWF’s Check Your Paper scheme is an excellent benchmarking tool that helps us to illustrate our commitment to transparency as well as the environmental footprint of our papers.

Peter Orisich, CEO, Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper

Arjowiggins Graphic is proud to receive the WWF 2016 Environmental Paper Awards. This award recognises our determination to supply our customers with the most innovative recycled papers that are manufactured with minimal impact on the environment. Our contribution to the Check Your Paper database demonstrates our commitment to being transparent , by supplying reliable and independent information to help paper buyers choose the right paper to suit their sustainable development strategy.

We strive to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products throughout their life cycle, from sourcing of raw materials to production and consumption right through to their disposal. We do this in co-operation with our suppliers, customers, business partners and consumers, and we are proud of our work towards sustainability, which is now acknowledged by WWF.

Christoph Zeiler, SVP, Metsä Tissue

Appleton Coated strives to make it easy for customers to choose environmentally-responsible papers. WWF recognizes our transparency and efforts to expand our offering of higher post-consumer recovered fiber products. In areas where we have made less progress than desired, the WWF focus on transparency and continuous improvement pushes us to be more innovative and diligent in those efforts.

Appleton Coated

Sofidel believes in transparency. Developing relationships based on transparency and collaboration with stakeholders is a key element of Sofidel's efforts to help build a more sustainable society. For a long time the focus on the environment is part of our corporate culture and strategy and we recognize the importance of adopting good management policies to address environmental issues. It is important that our customers and consumers are informed of our efforts, and the tool developed by WWF "Check Your Paper" helps us to raise the awareness of these important stakeholders.